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Welcome to Storyfest – a captivating celebration of storytelling for the entire family!
Embark on a literary journey that honours tradition while exploring new horizons. As the premier writers' festival for the Gold Coast, Storyfest stands as a beacon of literary excellence, and its annual three-day event on the Gold Coast is the cornerstone of this spectacular organisation.

But Storyfest isn't confined to the Gold Coast alone; it extends its reach to embrace the vibrant cultural tapestry of regional Queensland. Explore the richness of storytelling at regional festivals, including South West (St George), Out West (Longreach), Central Queensland (Emerald), and introducing West Moreton (Ipswich) and Darling Downs (Toowoomba) in 2026, where the spirit of literature comes alive in unique and diverse ways.

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Storyfest Gold Coast

Writers' Festival

22 to 24 March 2027

Literary Lunch with Jaclyn Moriarty

Tuesday 23 March 2027

12noon

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The Craig Bassingthwaighte Long Table

Wednesday 24 March 2027

5.30pm arrivals

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Young Illustrators' Breakfast

Wednesday 24 March 2027

7.00am to 8.30am

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Young Writers' Dinner

Tuesday 23 March 2027

5.00pm to 8.00pm

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Meet and Greet with Hugh Bonneville

Monday 22 March 2027

During the Prologue Party

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Become a Student Reporter

Tuesday 23 to Wednesday 24 March 2027

Top Secret: The Tea Mystery!

Want the chance to meet Hugh Bonneville? Storyfest Gold Coast 2027 is giving young codebreakers aged 7+ the chance to win a special Meet and Greet with the esteemed British actor and author.

But there's a catch. A mysterious message has appeared inside a recipe book, and Rory Sparkes needs YOUR help to crack the code!

Think you've got what it takes? Click here to Crack the Code...

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Turning the Page - Research Report

Turning the page: Addressing declining literacy rates through joy, community and access By Dr Oscar Davis and Dr Caroline Graham Australia is facing a decline in both literacy outcomes and reading for pleasure. Turning the page, written by Dr Oscar Davis and Bond University academic

National Cultural Policy Consultation

National Cultural Policy Consultation Children's literary festivals do more than celebrate stories. They create the conditions for literacy, creativity and cultural participation to thrive. This submission to the Australian Government's National Cultural Policy consultation outlines Storyfest's vision for recognising children's literary festivals as essential cultural infrastructure. Drawing on more than 33 years of experience delivering festivals...